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CAFFEINE

Health inspection records show CAFFEINE in TAMPA has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.5/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

2420 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33609
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13537632

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent over coffee roaster is soiled at time of inspection. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large food containers of brewed coffee/tea stored on walk in cooler floor at time of inspection Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.observed open water bottle stored on shelf in walk in cooler next to food for customers at time of inspection. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored on top of drip coffee machine at time of inspection. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All front of house staff have no proof of food handler training at time of inspection. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10917651

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled around legs of equipment at time of inspection.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed time temperature control for safety food stored on walk in cooler floor at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee hand wash sign in restroom at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on plate ware and food containers stored in wire shelf near triple sink at time of inspection.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop bucket and on floor by back door at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelf near triple sink at time of inspection.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed large food container stored on and container lid stored in hand wash sink by triple sink at time of inspection.

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886856

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and charger set upon a cutting board. Operator moved phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster at time of inspection.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign in rest room at time of inspection.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid opened at time of inspection.
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed stools and other items on dumpster pad and around dumpster at time of inspection.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket at time of inspection.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packages of raw ground beef stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large food container and lid stored on hand wash sink next to triple sink in prep area during inspection.

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8750566

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some cutting boards in kitchen grooved at time of inspection Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor of walk in at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line soiled at time of inspection
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink in kitchen at time of inspection

Inspection Date: 12/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8438433

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine during inspection
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting boards in kitchen.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on pans on clean shelf during inspection
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of eggs on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing at time of inspection
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom used by employees doesn't have hand wash sign at time of inspection
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid open at time of inspection
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado cut in half with sticker still attached. Spoke with operator about washing vegetables before using. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cambro lid with dried food debris on it stored with clean dishes. Operator moved to triple sink to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365136

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Tile over triple sink water damage/ soiled.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License kept in binder. Discussed with operator.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned food containers on dry rack. Discussed with operator.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in food kept in walk-in
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth left on countertop and cutting boards.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled and grooved. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by back door blocked with mop bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Brush in hand wash sink on cooks line. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Two hws without paper towels. Two hand wash sink without paper towels.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken**